According to legend, there are an almost infinite variety of ways to
create a golem. They can basically be categorized into two forms. One
method is to construct the golem from clay and put some kind of inscription
on or in the statue. The second method involves reciting the words of
creation, either those outlined in the Sefer Yetzirah or the
name of God. Below are the ingredients for a common variation from each
of these major categories.